What is a Superfood? A superfood is just a marketing term for a food with exceptional nutrient density. Many believe that superfoods are unusual like goji berries, spirulina and wheatgrass. But there are actually a wide variety of ‘more regular’ foods that fall under this category.   Why are superfoods important? A diet consisting mostly of nutrient devoid processed foods are loaded with chemicals and can lead to inflammation in the body as well as increase your risk of developing chronic health conditions. Eating a variety of nutrient-dense foods, loaded with vitamins, minerals is a gre ..read more

Your body is a complex network of systems working 24/7 to try and maintain health. The organs of the digestive system take in food and liquids and break them down into substances the body can use for energy, growth and tissue repair, so for many reasons you want to make sure your digestive system is working efficiently   5 Tips to Improve Digestion Without Supplements Chew until food is mush, if not liquity “Chew smoothies, drink solids” Chewing improves gut motility for improved bowel movements The more you chew the more enzymes* your body produces Eat slowly  Gives your body ..read more

The price of food keeps going up – even faster than the overall rate of inflation. So… who wants to spend even more money on organic fruits and vegetables or ethically-raised meat, fish or poultry? Well, probably nobody.   But, did you know that by eating well-sourced food…   You’re actually getting more nutrition? A blast of health for your buck with more anti-inflammatory phytonutrients, vitamins and minerals. Your body isn’t strapped with the task of detoxing out more unwanted chemicals. You’re supporting smaller farming operations whose good work is integral to our health, the ..read more

Here we go again “Flu Season” is around the corner…  – There are many things you can do to support immune function – but did you know that supporting your gut is one of them?   Did you know…   That 70-80% of your immune function resides in your gut? Increasing the diversity and building the number of good bacteria can help support immune function? There are a variety of simple things you can do every day to help   Let’s start with, “What is your immune system” The immune system has a vital role in the body – to protect it from foreign and harmful invaders. It’s a comple ..read more

I know what it’s like to drag myself through every day… To never feel rested no matter how much I slept, to feel achy for no apparent reason and the mood swings and brain fog!?!?!?! No, I’m not described long Covid – this is how I felt for years when I had chronic fatigue. The GOOD NEWS is… I was able to completely reverse my symptoms. The similarities are most definitely worth noting… ​​An underlying factor with both >>> Mitochondria function The link between immune cell function and mitochondrial function is well-recognized, in a field known as “immunometabolism”. Researches a ..read more

Do you have a health condition or nagging symptom or perhaps a reoccurring infection of some sort? Do you feel that you’ve tried EVERYTHING to get healthy? Or, maybe you’re stuck and you don’t want to follow that restrictive diet plan any longer…   ######   What if I told you that there may be something that could help…  That you could go ‘up stream’ to address an underlying imbalance in the body that is keeping you from reaching your health goals…   You’ve probably already heard about it…. >>>  THE MICROBIOME   What is the Microbiome The microbiome is a ..read more

Fortunately there are many options to help safely modulate (balance) the immune system, reduce the histamine that’s being produced by the body and lower the inflammation that contributes to the unpleasant symptoms of seasonal allergies.   1. Vitamin C The body produces histamine in reaction to certain allergens, this is responsible for symptoms like tearing, excess mucus and runny noses.  While over-the-counter antihistamines medication work by interfering with histamine after it’s produced, Vitamin C actually prevents the formation of histamine by stabilizing the mast cells that p ..read more

  TURMERIC’S TOP 7 BENEFITS  1. Memory, Mood and Brain Health An 18 month study showed individuals who had mild memory complaints saw significant improvement in both memory and attention when supplementing with curcumin, an active ingredient in turmeric.  Plus, saw improvements in mood and their PET scans showed a decrease in amyloid accumulation in the amygdala and hypothalamus (responsible for memory and emotional tasks). Curcumin was also compared to Prozac (an anti-depressant medication with a long list of side effects) in a clinical study.  Researchers were ..read more

Mental health can have its roots in a variety of conditions or imbalances in the body.  These imbalances can manifest in a variety of different ways including: Acne or eczema Arthritis Digestive health (IBS/IBD/Diverticulitis) Inflammation Autoimmune conditions Imbalanced blood sugar Hormone Imbalances Candidiasis PLUS – It’s difficult to feel emotionally well and balanced if you’re dealing with a chronic or persistent health challenge. SO… you might be wondering… –  how can this happen? ​ Many people are on very restrictive diets, because of digestive upset. Cutting out ..read more

Inflammation (A brief reminder…)​​ The inflammatory response is meant to alert your body of a foreign invader (viruses, bacteria, pathogens, undigested food particles) or any ‘perceived’ problem so your immune cells can swiftly jump into action and take care of the problem.  But, sometimes your body can’t seem to turn off the inflammatory response which can often lead to chronic inflammation. Chronic inflammation is linked to autoimmune diseases, cancers, heart disease – just to name a few.     6 Key Anti-Inflammatory Supplements   Fish oil   The first supplement I g ..read more